Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to pilot Boeing s Starliner on a mission to the International Space Station. The launch is expected between June 1 and June 5 after a delay due to a technical issue. NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) are working to resolve the problem and successfully launch to mark a significant milestone for the Boeing program.
Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first crewed launch of its Starliner capsule, a test flight that will send two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
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After multiple delays, NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance said they are working toward a launch of the Boeing Starliner astronaut mission to the International Space Station as early as June 1.